News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Department committed to vaccine targets through its continued vaccination drive
7 January 2022As we get back into the swing of vaccination after the Festive Season, we once again appeal to all eligible persons to get vaccinated or take up their booster dose. These vaccinations have proven to be effective in protecting you from becoming... Read More
Paramedics respond to 5 348 incidents during new year’s weekend
3 January 2022It has been a busy December and end-of-year weekend for the Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as they work tirelessly to provide essential first responder assistance, transport clients to healthcare facilities, and... Read More
175 bundles of joy welcomed at public health facilities on New Year’s Day
2 January 2022The Western Cape Government Health is pleased to announce the birth of 175 babies* born on 1 January 2022 in the Western Cape at public health facilities. Of the babies born on New Year's Day, 93 were boys, while 82 girls were born. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital performs ground-breaking First Time Exit Procedure Treatment
29 December 2021Tygerberg Hospital performs ground-breaking First Time Exit Procedure Treatment for a Fetal Mouth Tumour in South Africa Read More
201 Babies Born in Western Cape on Christmas Day in Public Health
26 December 2021We are happy to announce the birth of 201 babies* as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on Christmas Day 2021. The total number reported from 0:00 on 25 December 2021, comprises of 117 boys and 84 girls. Read More
Booster doses J&J with effect 24 December - Pfizer with effect 28 December 2021
24 December 2021This National Department of Health circular details the availability of booster doses for the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Read More
National revision of contact tracing, quarantine and isolation protocols
24 December 2021The following notice is an update on the National contact tracing, quarantine and Isolation protocals. Read More
A Dose Of Hope: Healthcare Workers reflect on pandemic and share wishes
24 December 2021We’re almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare workers have been on the frontlines every day and night, saving lives. Read More
Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) - Possible Service Pressure Alert
22 December 2021The Western Cape Government Health’s (WCGH’s) Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) are proactively informing the public of potential delays in delivery due to service pressure. FPS is currently experiencing high case load admissions which is further... Read More
Don't invite COVID-19 for Christmas
20 December 2021The Western Cape is now in the fourth wave of COVID-19 with infections rapidly increasing every day. Read More
Closure of Athlone Stadium walk-through 15 December 2021
13 December 2021The Western Cape Government’s Athlone Vaccination Centre of Hope situated at Athlone Stadium will be closing its 40 vaccination booths at the walk-through section on Wednesday 15 December 2021. Read More
Public healthcare patients can now collect medication from e-lockers
9 December 2021Public healthcare patients with stable chronic conditions won’t have to wait in queues anymore to collect their medication, as e-lockers have launched in the metro. Read More
More than 50% of adults in the Western Cape have been vaccinated
7 December 2021Over the last few days, the Western Cape breached the 50% mark of adults in the province being vaccinated with at least one dose. Though only halfway, the 51,36% or 2 556 131 of adults in the province have ensured they are protected against severe... Read More
Vaxi Taxi mobile vaccination service for outlying areas
7 December 2021Old Mutual partners with Western Cape Government and Accelerate Cape Town to launch mobile vaccination service for outlying areas Read More
Public Notice: CTICC Vaccination Centre closed on 3 December 2021
4 December 2021The CTICC Vaccination of Hope Centre closed its doors on 3 December 2021. To honour its 300 staff members and commemorate the innovative partnerships between the Western Cape Government Health, City of Cape Town, CTICC, and Discovery health, a... Read More
Protect yourself against Omicron
3 December 2021With the new Omicron variant rapidly spreading, vaccination is more important than ever before to protect against severe illness and death Read More
Closure of the Cape Town Convention Centre (CTICC) vaccination site
1 December 2021On Thursday, 2 December, the Cape Town Convention Centre (CTICC) will host a decommissioning ceremony to commemorate the closure of the vaccination site. Western Cape Government Health celebrates the innovative partnership with Discovery Health and... Read More
Towards a person-centered, equitable and trusted public health system in the WC
29 November 2021In another landmark for the province, the Western Cape Health Department has signed a bilateral agreement with each of the four Higher Education Institutions based in the Western Cape – the University of Cape Town (UCT), Stellenbosch University (SU... Read More
Covid-19 statistics for the Garden Route update
23 November 2021December is within arms reach and with it comes year end celebrations and farewells. The latest Covid-19 statistics for the Garden Route shows an increase of 34 cases the past 7 days compared to 7 to 14 days ago. Read More
Bolotina couple from Tafelsig Mitchells Plain offers home for vaccinations
22 November 2021Western Cape Government Health pop-up sites and in-residential vaccination sites have now become regular features across the Province. Our communities asked for access to vaccination closer to them, away from fixed health sites, and we have... Read More
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